Business against Crime South Africa on Wednesday announced the appointment of Siphiwe Nzimande to replace Kenny Fihla as the organisation’s CEO. Fihla has stepped down as CEO at the conclusion of his three-year contract.
Nzimande held the post of commercial director at Murray and Roberts Construction before joining Business against Crime. Prior to that Nzimande had been chief operating officer of the Gauteng Shared Service Centre for three years.
With reference to his appointment, Nzimande said he is looking forward to filling the shoes that Fihla had left.
“Fighting crime is an ongoing battle in South Africa and Kenny Fihla and his team have done a great job in facilitating business’s response to crime,” said Nzimande. “I look forward to making my contribution in stamping out crime.”
Nzimande will officially take up his post on September 1. His appointment comes at a significant juncture in the life of Business against Crime. The organisation is actively participating with government and big business in stepping-up the assault on crime in South Africa. — I-Net Bridge